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Hello skiers and snowboarders, Temperatures: The map below reflects the current temperatures at 5 am Sunday, Jan 14, which factors in the wind, so we have the current windchill temperatures. The circled area is at Snoqualmie Pass. The air temperatures (not factoring in the wind) are: Mt Baker 18 Blewett Pass -12 Stevens Pass -8 Snoqualmie Pass -5 Crystal Mountain (base) 15 This....

Featured photo. Powder runs from Brian Izdepski: Stevens Pass pic from Jan 10, 2024. "Big Fat Southern Cross kinda day. Not the lightest snow, but it was deep, and room for new tracks. A couple of top ten all time powder runs. Pegasus hadn’t been skied all year, so it was backcountry special…So smooth!" Hello skiers and snowboarders, This past Monday and Tuesday, many ski areas in t....

Recording from Jan 3, 2024. Zoom with Larry. Skiers and snowboarders in the Northwest are stoked for some snow...finally! Listen to Larry for info on weather in the Cascades and what to expect now that we have new storm cycles. Can we recover the snowpack? What's a Polar Vortex? How does the Convergence Zone in Everett make a difference for Mount Baker? And more... TRANSCRIPT AND SLIDES All ....

Hello skiers and snowboarders, The New Year is bringing a bounty of new snowfall. This Monday we are expecting light snowfall however snow levels briefly go up in the afternoon to 4000 to 6000' but lower in the evening. Then Tuesday low snow levels and new snow of 20 inches during the day. However, it will be windy at the ridgetops with wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph. Also, the air mass is unstable ....

Hello skiers and snowboarders, This is Meteorologist Michael Fagin, I will be handling much of the forecasting to enable the Grand Poobah of Powder to enjoy the snow that is on the way. Yes, the Grand Poobah will chime in with updates. We will welcome the major weather pattern changes as we say goodbye to the warm conditions that we saw in December. Starting today and continuing thr....

Hello skiers and snowboarders, Happy New Year’s Eve! The New Year will start off without much change in the short-range forecast. Weather fronts continue to split apart and weaken as they try and deliver more snowfall to the Northwest. This current weather pattern results in little or no new snow for the Cascades and Inland Northwest. There are hints of changes ahead. I have growing co....

Happy Holidays! Hello skiers and snowboarders, Very little new snow is in the forecast, as resorts focus on good grooming and snowmaking - when it’s cold enough. The snowpack is below normal, but many slopes and lifts are open. Give it a try. As always, be careful, there are thin spots and other hazards. Stay on the groomers. Multiple low-pressure areas offshore continue to spin weat....

Happy Holidays. New snow ahead, but.... If you are skiing Christmas day expect a little new snow, but also a chance of a little brief freezing rain. New snowfall Christmas day will be a trace - 3”. Snow level will rise a bit to 3,500 ft from 2,000 ft today. Heads up: early season conditions exist. Snow quality and coverage is variable. There is limited terrain, and some lifts are not ope....

Hello skiers and snowboarders, New snow will fall in the Cascades on Friday, as a modest weather system moves in with a snow level at 4,500, falling to 3,000 ft by later in the day. The new snow will improve in quality as the snow level drops. New snow Friday will be in the 1-5” range – not a lot, but a refresh on the upper slopes. High pressure noses in for Saturday and we will se....

Hello skiers and snowboarders, New snow is in the forecast, but how much...and when? For today, we have another dry day with partly sunny skies. Many ski areas are open, but with limited terrain. The clouds will increase on Monday, from a modest low pressure off the California coast. The low will aim light snowfall into the Cascades on Tuesday. The snow level will hover near 5,000-6,ooo ft ....